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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-22-10:00AM-REGULAR MEETINGs IN13 J."1 18 A 11: 418 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON JANUARY 22, 2013 AT 10:00 AM IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 200 SOUTH TEXAS AVE., SUITE 106, BRYAN, TX 77803 1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - U.S. and Texas Flag - Chaplain G.H. Jones and Judge Peters 2. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns. Consider and take action on agenda Items 3 - 21: 3. Acceptance of the resignation of Steve Beach Board of Director for the Brazos Valley Groundwater 4, Approval of participation in the Political Subdivision Workers' Compensation Alliance with the Texas Assoclatlon of Counties Risk Management Pool. 5. Reguest fro n Software Prc not result In g, Reguestfor� Natlonal She Installed as t 7. Rt]uest for Managing He Aurora, CO. Qorrections. 8, Reclassification of the following position located in the Juvenile Services effective February 2. 2013. This reclassification has no fiscal Impact on the FY 13 Budget. • increase Assistant Director of Juvenile Services, Class Code 2603, Position 1. Group 26, Step 15 Vol._._ /7.J pg.� BRAZOS COU BRYAN,TEXAS to Group 28.. , Step 11. 9 10'. 11; Payment authorization. to Brazos Valley Council of Governments in the amount of $30.971.53 for the BVWACS Radio System.• 12. Consider and take action on acceptance of Instructions for Oil and Gas FloodDlaln Development (in Brazos County). 13. Consider and take 'action on.the Halcon Resources utlilty tt ermlt to Install temporary 10" water lines 14. 15. 16. 17. Consider and take action on the Wickson Creek S.U.D. utl llty Derma to construct road bore on Planters Loop (south'entrancel. This orolect will help provide water services to additional customers In the area. Site Is located In Precinct 2. 18. Tax Refund Applications for the following: • a. Sharon B. Holland- overpavment434.29 b. Feliclta L Cor6es- o4erpavment4193.49 19. Budget Amendments. Budget' Amendments FY 12/13 16.1 thru 16.4 20. Personnel Change of Status. Personnel Action Forms 21. Payment of Claims. 22. Sheriffs report on inmate- population. 23. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics. 24. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns. 25. Adjourn. Vol. / &J Pg.�_ PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comment during the Commission Meeting may be for all matters, both on and off the agenda, and be limited to tour minutes per person. Persons are Invited to submit comments In writing on the agenda items and/or attend and make comment at the Commission meeting. Members of the public are reminded that the Brazos County Commissioners Court is a Constitutional Court, with both judicial and legislative powers, created under Article V, Section 1 and Section 18 of the Texas Constitution. As a Constitutional Court, the Brazos County Commissioners Court also possesses the power to Issue a Contempt of Court Citation under Section 81.024 of the Texas Local Government Code. Accordingly, members of the public in attendance at any Regular, Special and/or Emergency meeting of the Court shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum In speaking to, and/or addressing the Court; In participating In public discussions before the Court; and in all actions In the presence of the Court. Those members of the public who are Inappropriately attired and/or who do not conduct themselves In an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting. Refusal to abide by the Courts Order and/or continued disruption of the meeting may remit in a Contempt of Court Citation. It Is not the Intention of the Brazos County Commissioners Court to provide a public forum for the demeaning of any Individual or group. Neither is it the intention of the Court to allow a member (or members) of the public to insult the honesty and/or Integrity of the Court, as a body, or any member or members of the Court, or County employees, individually or collectively. Accordingly, profane, insulting or threatening language directed toward the Court and/or any person In the Courts presence and/or recial, ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Violation of these rules may result in the following sanctions: 1, cancellation of a speaker's time; 2. removal from the Commissioners Court; 3. a Contempt Citation; and/or 4. such other and/or criminal sanctions as may be authorized under the Constitution, Statutes and Codes of the State of Texas. The County Commissioners Court can deliberate or take action only If a matter has been listed on an agenda properly posted prior to the meeting. During the public comment period, speakers may address matters not listed on the published agenda. The Open Meeting Law does not expressly prohibit responses to public comments by the Commissioners Court. However, responses from the County Judge or Commissioners to unlisted public comment topics could become deliberation on a matter without notice to the public. To ensure the public has notice of all matters the Commissioners Court will consider, the County Judge and/or Commissioners may choose not to respond to public comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, recite existing policy in response to an Inquiry or to ask that a matter be listed on a future agenda See Texas Open Meetings Act ? 551.042. INVOCATION Any Invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Court meeting shall be to and for the benefit of the Court. The views or beliefs expressed by the Invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Court and do not necessarily represent the religious beliefs or views of the Court in part or as a whole. No member of the community is required to attend or participate in the invocation and such decision will have no impact on their right to actively participate in the business of the Court. The Commissioners Courtroom of the County Administration Building, 200 South Texas Ave., Suite 106, Bryan, TX 77803 is wheelchair accessible. Handlcap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made two working days before the meeting. To make arrangements, please call (979) 381.4102. Vol. 7- 4 " Pg. _ MINUTES January 22, 2013 BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT REGULAR MEETING Sionature Paae.odf File Stamoed Aaenda.odf ED Sion in sheet.odf A regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas was held in the Brazos County Commissioners Courtroom in the Administration Building, 200 South Texas Avenue, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 with the following members of the Court present: Duane Peters, County Judge, Presiding; Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner of Precinct 1; Sammy Catalena, Commissioner of Precinct 2; Kenny Mallard, Commissioner of Precinct 3; Irma Cauley, Commissioner of Precinct 4; Karen McQueen, County Clerk. The attached sheets contain the names of the citizens and officials that were in attendance. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - U.S. and Texas Flag - Chaplain G.H. Jones and Judge Peters 2. Call for Citizen input and /or concerns. There was no citizen's input. Consider and take action on agenda items 3 - 21: Vol. / pg.� BRAZOS COUNTY BRYANJEXAS 3. Acceptance of the resignation of Steve Beachy, Board of Director for the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District effective January 31, 2013 and appointment of Bill Harris to fill the unexpired term. Term of this appointment will be effective February 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. 0. Item 3.pdf The Court accepted the resignation of Steve Beachy and thanked him for all his work. Commissioner Cauley said that Mr. Beachy's resignation was accepted reluctantly, but she was happy to accept the appointment of Bill Harris to fill the unexpired term. This becomes effective February 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Lloyd Wassermann, Seconded by Commissioner Sammy Catalena. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley, Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 4. Approval of participation in the Political Subdivision Workers' Compensation Alliance with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool. 9 Item 4.pdf Commissioner Mallard asked if the County can require employees to only use doctors associated with the Alliance. Mr. Jeanes replied that yes the County could and that it would have been done last year except there were not enough doctors on the list. This will save the County a considerable amount of money. Actually these are the same physicians we've sent people to all along. The change is that the doctor that sees an employee will be designated and in control of the case. Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley, Mallard , Peters, Wassermann . 5. Request from the Information Technology Department for approval of Change Order CO- 010 to Justice Software Project adjusting the project schedule adopted on February 7, 2012. This change order will not result in any delay or additional cost. Item 5.pdf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Lloyd Wassermann. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley, Mallard, Peters , Wassermann . 6. Request for approval of out of state travel for Sheriff Chris Kirk to Washington, DC to attend the National Sheriffs' Association Annual Conference January 29 - February 3rd, 2013. Sheriff Kirk will be installed as a NSA Board Member. Item 6.Ddf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Lloyd Wassermann, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley, Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 7. Request for approval of out of state travel for Lt. David Drosche and Sgt. Kit Wright to attend the Managing Health Care for Correctional Executives Program at the National Institute of Corrections in Aurora, CO. February 4 -8, 2013. Travel, Lodging, and most meals are paid by the National Institute of Corrections. Item 7.pdf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley, Mallard , Peters , Wassermann. Vol. / 7.3 pg.. _ 1--- 8. Reclassification of the following position located in the Juvenile Services effective February 2, 2013. This reclassification has no fiscal impact on the FY 13 Budget. Item 8.odf . Increase Assistant Director of Juvenile Services, Class Code 2803, Position 1, Group 26, Step 15 to Group 28, Step 11. Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 9. Payment Authorization to Texas A &amp;M University - Psychology Dept. in the amount of $250.00 for the new hire evaluation performed on 11/6/2012 for the Sheriff's Office - Detention Center; purchase order was not obtained in advance. Item 9.odf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner LLoyd Wassermann, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 10. Payment Authorization to Texas Prisoner Transportation Division in the amount of $937.39 for Inmate transportation during the Christmas Holiday for the Sheriff's Office - Detention Center; purchase order was not obtained in advance. Item 10.odf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Kenny Mallard, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard, Peters, Wassermann . 11. Payment authorization to Brazos Valley Council of Governments in the amount of $30,971.53 for the BVWACS Radio System. Item 11.odf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Kenny Mallard, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena , Cauley, Mallard , Peters , Wassermann. 12. Consider and take action on acceptance of Instructions for Oil and Gas Floodplain Development (in Brazos County). ED Item 12.odf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner LLoyd Wassermann. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 13. Consider and take action on the Halcon Resources utility permit to install temporary 10" water lines within and along the right -of -way of Broach Road and Smith Road to provide water to oil well site. Site is located in Precinct 2. Item 13.odf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner LLoyd Wassermann. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 14. Consider and take action on the Wickson Creek S.U.D. utility permit to construct 30" road bore on Elmo Weedon Road. This project will help provide water services to additional customers in the area. Site is located in Precinct 2. Item 14.odf Vol. _ Pg. W/ Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner LLoyd Wassermann. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard, Peters, Wassermann . 15. Consider and take action on the Wickson Creek S.U.D. utility permit to construct 36" road bore on Merka Road. This project will help provide water services to additional customers in the area. Site is located in Precinct 2. Item 15.pdf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 16. Consider and take action on the Wickson Creek S.U.D. utility permit to construct 36" road bore on Phillips Drive. This project will help provide water services to additional customers in the area. Site is located in Precinct 2. Item 16.odf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner LLoyd Wassermann. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard, Peters, Wassermann. 17. Consider and take action on the Wickson Creek S.U.D. utility permit to construct 36" road bore on Planters Loop (south entrance). This project will help provide water services to additional customers in the area. Site is located in Precinct 2. Item 17.pdf Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner Kenny Mallard. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 18. Tax Refund Applications for the following: Item 18.pdf • a. Sharon B. Holland- overpayment - $34.29 • b. Felicita L. Corpes- overpayment - $193.49 Motion: Approve Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner LLoyd Wassermann. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard, Peters , Wassermann . 19. Budget Amendments. Budget Amendments FY 12/13 16.1 thru 16.4 Item 19.pdf 16.1 Reallocate funds General Capital Improvement Fund 16.2 Reallocate funds Budget Office 16.3 Transfer funds from General Fund contingency to Information Technology 16.4 Transfer funds from Health Department to General Fund Contingency Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Kenny Mallard, Seconded by Commissioner Irma Cauley. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, Mallard , Peters , Wassermann. 20. Personnel Change of Status. Vol. / 7.S — pg. Personnel Action Forms D. Item 20.odf A copy of the personnel Change of Status Requests is attached. Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner LLoyd Wassermann, Seconded by Commissioner Sammy Catalena. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley, , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 21. Payment of Claims. Claims Sheet.gdf BILL LIST 01.22.13.1)df 7106221 through 7106456 Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Seconded by Commissioner LLoyd Wassermann. Passed. 5 -0. Members voting Aye: Catalena, Cauley , Mallard , Peters , Wassermann . 22. Sheriff's report on inmate population. Sheriff Chris Kirk stated there were 577 inmates in jail, 42 have electronic monitors and 6 are pending for monitors. 23. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics. There were no announcements. 24. Call for Citizen input and /or concerns. There was no citizen's input. 25. Adjourn. Vol. / 7.1' Pg. 8 The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting held January 22, 2013 have been examined and are approved in open Court this ) C;L day of � ebr(Aa , 2013, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas. Duane Peters County Judge i:;!7=- Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct Attest: Karen McQueen County Clerk Lloyd Wassermann Commissioner, Precinct 1 Kenny Mallar Commissioner, Precinct 3 Vol / 7-1 Page 19, BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Meeting PAGE of Z Vol. /7�� Pg. /D r ' A 4 r ON v Us c 1 ► W.M. A6 rA I I PAGE of Z Vol. /7�� Pg. /D BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Meeting on 11 Name I Organization / Department 11 .�a -AIL Wnnc/ poi. i.J- o PAGE Z of Z Vol. Pg. // t AMCAD CIJIMS Change Order CO -010 Project Name: CIJIMS Brazos County, TX Project lD#: 164.03.100 Project Manager: Steve Pontius Change ID#: CIJIMS CO-010 Title of Change: CIJIMS CO -010 Project Schedule Rev3 Change Order Requester. Brazos County I Request Date: 12/112012 Added CO -010 is a CIJIMS change order which will account for the updates and modifications Functionality which have been made to the original project schedule. CO-010 will track the first set of and changes which have been made to the original project schedule since the start of the Specifications project. For the specific date changes and updates being made to the prokect schedule, please reference the attached document, "CIJIMS Project Schedule Rev3 ". Reason: Due to the nature of this change order, there are no technical system specifications associated with CO -010. In addition, there are no costs associated with CO -010. • 7 1mpmacet CIJIMS CO-010 Project Schedule Rev3 $0.00 Total $0.00 None Analysis: Affected None Applications Comments None pp I In Wft cuts I as (3 CIJIMS Program Manager I Date AMW Program Manager I Date Name (printed) Noum Name (printed) SltUE PONTl fi(Approved O Deferred 0 Not Approved ®.Approved O Deferred O Not Approved Reason: Reason: UCMS Oklahoma — Appellate Courts COAP -01 Page 1 of 1 Vol. / 7 Pg. /� e f.sso c �' �� = TEXAS ASSOCIATION Of COUNTIES * �g RIsk MANAGEMENT POOL WORKERS' COMPENSATION COST WORKSHEET Policy Period: January 01, 2013 - January 01, 2014 Member Name: Brazos County Contract No.: 0210 ALLIANCE ELECTION FORM I authorize participation in the Political Subdivision Workers' Compensation Alliance. I elect not to participate in the Political Subdivision, Workers' Compensation Alliance. Signature of Pool Coordinator L2.�� Mi e Date of'Signature Please Remit to° Texas Association. of Counties. Risk Management Pool P.O. Box 2131 Austin, TX 78768 Vol. .f pg. 1-3 Page 3 of 3 BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM DEPARTMENT Road and Bridge DEPT. NUMBER 56001000 DATE OF COURT MEETING: January 22, 2013 ITEM: Consider and take action on acceptance of the attached Instructions for Oil and Gas Floodplain Development (in Brazos County). NOTES /EXCEPTIONS: SUBMITTED BY: R. Alan Munger, P.E. County Engineer CC2013- Permit Fee Oil -Gas Floodplain Dev APPROVED BY: Comdrissioner Lloyd Wassermann, Pct. 1 Commissioner Kenn allard, P t 3 This Request is Approved L (or) Denied ❑ by Commissioners' Court Date: E. Duane Peters, County Judge Vol. _ / 7� p9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR OIL AND GAS FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT No. development'can occur in the floodplain until, permit is issued. Fill out and -sign the permit application form (all pages). Permit fee is $500.00; make check payable to Brazos County. Include with permit: • Detailed set of plans and specifications, including flood- proofing measures designed by a ,licensed. engineer. • Copies of other required permits including those from the Texas Railroad Commission (permit to ,drill) and 404 permit from.US Army Corps of Engineers (if needed). • Copy of Spill Prevention and Counter Measure Plan. • i Emergency Evacuation Plan in case of imminent flood event. All structures and pieces of equipment in the 1% chancell00 -year floodplain must be flood - proofed (designed in a manner to reduce or eliminate flood damage e.g. anchoring) or elevated. A base flood elevation (BFE) must be established and elevation and /or flood: proofing of equipment must be to the BFE. Flood - proofing measures must include the following: 1. Tank batteries and other equipment installed at the site ;in the floodplain shall be tied down to prevent flotation and lateral movement. 2. Protection around any vulnerable equipmerit;such as the well head must be installed, to keep flood debris from damaging equipment which could "relea`se product into floodwaters or send equipment floating downstream. Pipelines must be buried at least 48. inches, 72 inches under rivers and creeks. A statement acknowledging this is required. A closed pit system is required. Any .material stored on the site that ,is highly volatile, flammable, explosive, toxic or water reactive should be protected to at least the level of the 500 -year flood. Drill site pad and road. to well do -not need to be elevated but should not obstruct the natural flow of water . (i.e. install culverts and flood control devices as needed). A culvert must be installed in the barrow ditch where the lease road meets the county road. Tree and, brush debris must be removed for the floodplain or burned. . After drilling is completed and site is built, flood- proofing certificates for all flood: proofed equipment and structures, signed by a licensed engineer, must be submitted`. Submit elevation certificate if anything was elevated above the BFE. The floodplain administrator will inspect the site again at this time. The developer shall provide .a list of .equipment installed at site after completion. This office must be notified if equipment is added after completion. If site is sold or assigned this office must be notified. A. recomplete will only need a permit if�new production equipment is added to an existing site. Please contact Alan Munger, Brazos County Engineer, for assistance, 979 - 822 -2127 ext. 3026, ramunger @brazoscountytx.gov. Vol. P �s BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM DEPARTMENT: Road & Bridge MEETING DATE: January 22, 2013 SUBJECT: Utility Permit — Halcon Resources Consider and take action on the Halcon Resources utility. permit to install temporary 10" water lines within and :along the right -of -way of Broach Road and Smith Road to provide water to oil well site. Site is located in Precinct 2. SUBMITTED BY: J t of Way Agent This request is oners' Court Vol. .11 pg. /G Duane Peters, County Judge DATE: Z APPLICATION FOR WATER UTILITY PERMIT DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF UTILITY IN COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY TO: THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS Pursuant to the Texas , Utility Code, Section 181.024, comes now Q IC o bt Rc- aurYC [company name], hereinafter referred to as "Company" a /cxc s [state] Corporation, with authority to transact business in Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized representative, and hereby petitions the County Engineer for the right to lay, construct, maintain, repair and/or operate a gas facility under, over, across and /or along certain County Roads as shown on drawings and diagrams attached hereto and said location described as follows: Facility to Cross Road CONSTRUCTION TYPE 10 r biameter Wall Thickness Material Specification (.��- �e✓ - 't'A �tCa� r► � Maximum Operation Pressure — , ,5A p.i/ The location and description of the proposed installation and appurtenances must be fully shown on the attached detailed drawings. The Company shall commence actual construction/work in good faith within 60 days from the date of said permit and shall complete said construction /work within I— works days. (COMPANY MUST FILL M. If such construction is not begun by the 60'' day, Company will be reg ;d to apply for a new permit. Company declares that prior to filing this application, it has certained the location of all existing utilities, both aerial and underground, and the filing of this application is pri is facie evidence that the proposed installation will not conflict with any existing utility. A copy of this permit shall be kept at the job site any time work is being performed. It is expressly stipulated that this Permit is a license for permissive use only and that the placing of facilities upon public property pursuant to this permit shall not operate to create or vest any property right in said holder. It is understood and agreed that the rights and privileges herein set out are granted only to the extent of the County's right, title and interest in the land to be entered upon and used by the holder and the holder will at all times assume risk of and indemnify, defend and save harmless Brazos County from and against any and all loss, damages, cost or Vol. /, -7J pg. l� Facility to Parallel County Road Within Right -Of -W expense arising in any manner on account of the exercise or attempted exercise by said holder of the aforesaid rights and privileges. Any deviation from these specifications must be approved by Brazos County Engineer's Office or its designated representative. Approval of County Engineer's Office may take as long as two weeks after complete application is received. Applicant agrees to comply with all rules of the County Commissioners and the County Engineer in construction of said installation attached hereto as BRAZOS COUNTY DESIGN STANDARDS AND SAFETY PRECAUTION REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY and incorporated herein for reference. In the event Company fails to obtain a permit prior to the installation or does not install utilities in compliance with installation requirements set forth herein (i.e. depth, location, etc), Company assumes all financial responsibility for damages and/or destruction of lines, cables, etc. based upon its failure to comply with Brazos County requirements. Applicant agrees that if Brazos County demonstrates a violation of the terms of this policy, Applicant stipulates that requisites for injunctive relief exist and that Brazos County is entitled to relief enjoining any conduct by applicant which is contrary to the policies. This permit is a revocable permit Brazos County reserves the right to revoke this permit at any time, in the sole discretion of Brazos County, for interests of public health, safety or welfare, or for failure to repair any damages upon demand, or for any other reason deemed sufficient by Brazos County. In the event Company fails to comply with any or all of the requirements as set forth herein, the County may take such action as it deems appropriate to compel compliance. The County Engineer further retains the right to revoke this Permit by verbal notification to the ApplicanllCompany. Failure to obtain this permit and/or notify the County Engineer's Office within 24 hours of beginning construction shall constitute grounds for job shutdown. By signing below, I certify that I am authorized to represent the Company listed below, and that the Company agrees to the conditions/provisions included in this permit. 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General Requirements 1. Adequate, drainage shall be maintained in ditches at all.times. 2. Permittee will use best management practices ( "BMP ") (EPA and TCEQ both provide lists of examples of BMPs) to minimize erosion and sedimentation resultingfrom the• proposed installation. The permittee shall take precautions to avoid damage to property. All County Right. of Way and property shall be restored to its original 'condition,'as far as practical, in the opinion of the County Engineer or appointed representative. 4. The construction and maintenance of -such utility shall not interfere with the property or rights of a prior occupant. 5. Permittee shall not interfere with other utilities located in the right of way. In the event damages occur, permittee will be liable to the. County or other utilities running through the right of way. 6. County Engineer shall determine whether or not permittee's plans shall inconvenience the public. If it is determined that inconvenience to the public exists, then the County Engineer will-decide whether such project will be allowed or if an alternative exists, so as not to inconvenience the public. B. Safety Requirements 1. Proper traffic control measures'.must be put in place prior to beginning work and remain in place during the duration of the job. All traffic control measures must follow the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). See Traffic Control Requirements below. 2. During construction, all safety regulations of the Texas Department of Transportation shall be observed. 3. Permittee must take such precautions and measures, including placing and displaying safety devices, as may be necessary, in order to safely conduct the public through the project area. Company shall provide flagmen,. signs, signals or. devices necessary to provide complete safety to the public. 4,. .Adequate provisions must be made to cause minimum inconveniences to traffic and adjacent property owners. 5. No cable, conduit and/or pole line shall be laid, constructed, maintained and/or repaired so as to constitute a danger or hazard of any kind to persons or vehicles using such road. Any poles placed in the Right of Way for future installation shall be placed at the back of the, Right of Way. Exceptions may be approved by the County Engineer. C. Traffic Control Plan 1. A traffic control plan, pursuant to the TMUTCD or Engineered Traffic Control Plan must be provided for following: a. Any construction (Le. pit, excavation, hole) left open over night, requires specific nighttime traffic control measures pursuant to: the TMUTCD; b. If construction within ten (10) feet of the roadway; or c. Any work performed in the road right -of -way; �� 2. Plan must be attached to the permit and kept at the job site anytime work is being performed. 3. Plan must set forth the time of completion for the job. D. Design Standards L All overhead installations shall conform to clearance standards, of the Texas Department of Transportation and the pole be placed in the designated area for power specified as set forth in the Texas Utilities Code, Section 181.045. 2. All pole installation (including lighting) shall be placed at the backside of the Right of Way to ensure safety to the public. Any pole placed"in violation of this requirement will be required to be moved to the appropriate location at the company's expense. Exceptions may be approved by the County. Engineer. 3. All underground installations shall (these are minimum depths — utility may place deeper): a. be placed at a minimum depth of forty-eight (48) inches below the top of the pavement; b. be at least thirty-six (36). inches below ditch flow line when installation is within the area measured from top of bank to top of bank; c. 'be at least forty -eight (48), inches below ditch flow line if low gas or petroleum lines. For high pressure gas and petroleum lines, see High Pressure Pipelines requirements listed below; d. not be closer than ten feet from the edge of pavement. Exceptions may apply in rights of way of less than 60'. 4. Water Lines: All water lines must be a minimum 36- inches below the ditch flow line and cased. Waterlines shall be cased if crossing under the roadway. 5. Utilities in all new developments that.have 60 feet or greater of right of way shall be installed within designated locations based upon the type of utility. The locations shall be as follows: (measured from back of right -of -way). Power — 0 -2 feet, nominally 1' Phone — 2 -4 feet, nominally 3' Gas — 4 -6 feet, nominally 5' Cable — 6 -8 feet, nominally 7' 6. Utilities with less than 60 feefright -of =way in all new developments shall install the utility in a similar manner as referenced in No. 3 above, however, the County Engineer or its designated representative will provide final approval of each utility location. 7. The length of any trench to be opened in.advance of the pipe, conduit or ducts may not be longer than 400' if left open over night or unattended. Crossings under a county road shall: a. be bored or jacked. ABSOLUTELY.NO OPEN CUTS WITHIN COUNTY ROAD PAVEMENT; b. be pressure grouted for the full length. of the crossing if the annular space between pipe and casing And soil exceeds one (1) inch. Brazos County must be given 24 hour notice of pressure grouting operations and have the opportunity to have an inspector on site to observe pressure grouting operations; c. TxDOT Standard Specification Item 476 shall be followed for all' boring, jacking,. tunneling and joints. "Vol. , � pg. Bore Pits . . a. no pits shall remain open longer than 2 days; b. all pits shall have proper traffic control measures in place. See Traffic Control Plan listed above. c. pits shall NOT be located.within ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement without prior approval from the County Engineer or his representative; d. when pits are to remain open for more than 8 hours, due diligence will be used in protecting the spoil pile to prevent: drainage problems; e. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may.require shoring to protect pavement integrity; f. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require pits be placed further from the edge of road. 10. Any installation within ten (10) feet of edge of pavement shall meet-the following: a. location must be approved by the County Engineer or his representative b. backfilled with cement stabilized material. c. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to protect pavement integrity. d. All excess water and mud shall be removed from the trench prior to backfilling. Any backfill placed during a rainy period or at other times where excess water cannot be prevented from entering the trench will be considered TEMPORARY and shall be replaced with PERMANENT cement stabilized material as soon as weather permits; e. All disturbed base and pavement materials shall be removed and restored to the satisfaction of the County Engineer or his representatives. f. No side or lateral tamping to fill voids under the base and pavement materials is allowed. 11. Company must be careful to not jeopardize the slope or integrity of the shoulder'of the road. In the event Company damages the slope, shoulder or any other portion of the-right-of-way, Company will be responsible for repairing the damage. and replacing the right -of -way to the condition it was prior to commencing construction. 12. Operation of construction and/or maintenance equipment on the traveled surface of any improved County road will not be permitted, except in an instance whereby the laying, construction, maintenance and/or repair of cables, conduits:and/or pole lines cannot be accomplished by any other method and in this event all. such equipment shall be of the rubber tire variety. Appropriate traffic control shall be provided meeting TMUTCD requirements. 13. In the event said construction and /or maintenance and /or repair requires Company to remove, cut or jeopardize any section of the road (asphalt, cement, road base, etc), Company will be required to provide a performance bond or letter of credit securing necessary repairs. Said bond amount will be determined by the County Engineer. 14. The applicant shall submit a letter of ".No Objection" from the Army Corps of Engineers for all designated wetlands and environmentally sensitive lands. E. Emergency work 1. In the event Company is required to perform emergency services, that requires excavation in a County Right of Way, and unable to notify the County Engineer prior to conducting emergency repairs, Company shall notify County Engineer within 24 hours of beginning construction/repairs, This will allow the County Engineer and Road & Bridge Office an opportunity to inspect the site to ensure the integrity of the County Right of Way and traffic safety controls used. F. Repairs to existing facilities 1. Maintenance and/or repair to existing cables, conduits, and/or pole lines which require disturbance of the soil, shall not be performed until plans. describing such maintenance and/or repair have been approved by the County Engineer or designated representative and a permit has been obtained. Vol; / 7,� Pg. Z G Relocation of utilities: L. When and if the County Engineer determines that it is necessary for the construction, repair, improvement,, alteration or. relocation of all or any portion of said road, any or all poles, wires, pipes, cables or other facilities and appurtenances.'authorized hereunder, shall be removed from said road, or reset or relocated thereon, as required, by the County Engineer within a reasonable time as determined by the County Engineer and Utility Company, and at the expense of the Utility Company. H. High Pressure Pipelines 1. All utility Permits for high pressure pipelines (generally 60 PSI or,greater), whether pertaining to controlled access or non - controlled access installations, should contain the following additional information in the description of the permit. - diameter -wall thickness - material specification - minimum yield strength - maximum operation pressure of the pipeline 2. With the exception of the maximum operation pressure of the pipeline, this information. is to be supplied for both the carrier pipe and the casing. 3. Assurance must also be given- that the installation material and -design meet the minimum Federal Safety Standards, for Liquid and Gas Pipe Lines. Assurance must be provided on company letterhead and th signed by an auorized'representaiive of the company. 4. Petroleum Pipelines: Depth Type of Pipeline (below deepest ditch Encased'Pipe Less than 10' Encased Pipe Greater than l0' Non -Cased Pipe Less-than 10' Non -Cased Pipe Greater than 10' trade) Special Requirements Must be covered with concrete pad at least 36 "deep No concrete pad required Must be covered with concrete pad at least 48 "deep No concrete pad required The Concrete pad shall be minimum of 3" thick and width shall be pipe diameter plus 18" minimum. 5. Under no circumstances will a pipeline be installed parallel to a County Road within the Right -of- Way. Transmission lines have been determined to, be petroleum pipelines (which includes natural gas lines) and shall not be parallel to a County Road. 6. Natural Gas Distribution is aline that.serves the final customer. .Vol. Pg. V 7" BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ACTION FORM DEPARTMENT: Road & Bridge MEETING DATE: January-22,2013 SUBJECT: U"ty' . Permit — Wickson Creek Special Utility District Consider and take action on-.the Wickson Creek S.U.D . utility permit to construct 30" road bore on Elmo Weedon. Road. This project will help provide water services to additional customers in the area.. Site is located in Precinct 2. SUBMITTED BY: 4 /v. Salvato Right of Way Agent This request is M ❑ by Co mmissioners' Court Duane Peters, County judge DATE: u �Z� Commissioner Precinct 2 APPLICATION FOR PIPELINE UTILITY PERMIT DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF UTILITY IN COUNTY RIGHT OT WAY TO: THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS Comes now Wickson Creek Special Utility Dist .[company name], hereinafter referred to as "Company" a Texas [stale] Corporation, with authority to transact business in Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized representative, and hereby petitions the County Engineer for the right to lay, construct, maintain, repair and /or operate equipment under, over, across and/or along certain County Roads as shown on drawings and diagrams attached hereto and said location described as follows: Facility 10 Cross Road Road Name & Block Number Length of Crossing TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION CHECK ONE Bored Jacked Driven Cased mo Weeclon Xci. 37U Yes Yes Facility to Parallel County Road Within Right -Of -Way CONSTRUCTION TYPE 3 0 biameter 3 8 " Wall Thickness IT Material Specification Carbon Steel Minimum Yield Strengt 36 - ks 1 Maximum Operation Pressure p 18" ductile iron or PVC pipe will High Pressure Underground ❑ Low Pressure Underground Pipeline (60 psi or greater Pipeline (60 psi operating operating pressure) pressure) be installed as carrier pipe inside TTfitPAkiofA4 6eriptiori of the proposed installation and appurtenances must be fully shown on the attached detailed drawings. See attached plan /profile drawing. The Company shall commence actual construction /work in good faith within 60 days from the date of said permit and shall complete said construction /work within 60 working days. (COMPANY MUST FILL IN). If such construction is not begun by the 60'' day, Company will be required to apply for a new permit. Company declares that prior to filing this application, it has ascertained the location of all existing utilities, both aerial and underground, and the filing of this application is prima facie evidence that the proposed installation will not conflict with any existing utility. A copy of this permit shall be kept at the job site any time work is being performed. it is expressly stipulated that this Permit is a license for permissive use only and that the placing of facilities upon public property pursuant to this permit shall not operate to create or vest any property right in said holder. it is understood and agreed that the rights and privileges herein set out are granted only to the extent of the County's right, title and interest in the land to be entered upon and used by the holder and the holder will at all times assume risk of and indemnify, defend and save harmless Brazos County from and against any and all loss, damages, cost or expense arising in any manner on account of the exercise or attempted exercise by said holder of the aforesaid rights and privileges. Any deviation fi-om these specifications trust be approved by Brazos County Engineer's Office or its designated representative. Vol. �� E•�g. —'? Approval of County Engineer's Office may take as long as two weeks afler completo application is received, Applicant agrees to comply with all rules of the County Commissioners and the County Engineer In construction of said installation attached hereto as 13RAZOS CO't Mff DICSIGN STANDARDS AND SAFETY PRECAUTION REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY and incorporated herein for reference. In the event Company falls to obtaln a pernlll prior to the lustallatlon or does not install tt11111les to cornplirtttee with Installation requirements sel forth bereft, p.e, depth, localloll, etc), Coutpthrhy rissaures all f►nanclal respolrstblllly for daninges and/or destruct /on of lines) cables, etc, based upon 11s failure to comply with Brazos Courtly requirenren /s. Appllranf agree~~ that If Brazos Coutrq► derttonstrates a violation of ilia terms of this pollcy, Applleaut stipldrrtes that requisites for htJunctive relief exist and that Brazos County Is enlltled to relief enjotaing arty conduct 4) applicant IV/licit is contrary to the policles, Thls permll is a revocable pern if, Burros County reserves ilia right to revoke flits perntlt at any fhlte, In the sole discretion of Brazos eotat% far Interests ofpttbllc health, sq ety or nve ffiare, or for falhrre to repair ally damages upon deutand, orfor any other reason deented srrfflelenl by Brazos Corhttty. In ilia event Co111palty falls to co/rlply uvltlr any or all of the requirements ne selEarth hereln, fire Cotutty may take such action r►s It deeats appropriate to cantpel compliance, Tire Coahtty Enghteer/tirther relalns the right to revoke this Permit by verbal notflcafton to the ApplicantlConiparry. Fallure to obktht this penult and/or ►tollfy ilia Cottnty 13nghteer's Offlee wlihin 24 hours of beginning constrnctioll shall constitute grotutds for job shtttdotvn, By signing below, I certify that I am authorized to represent the Connpany listed below, and that the Company agrees to the cond Ili onstprovistons included in this permit. Wicks Cre SUD Com Name Kent Watson B C-t GiA Signature _ General Manager Title P.O. Box 4756 Address Bryan, TX 7780 City State zip 979 - 589 - 3030 Phone Number twinnpwinnpec.com Email: Technical Contact: Walter T. Winn, Jr., P.E. Winn Prof. Engineers and Constructors, LLC P.O. Sox 2727 Longview, TX 75606 903 -553 -0500 T., 903- 553 -0555 F. twinn ©winnpec.com Vol. /7 pg• °� - PIPELINE UTILITY APPROVAL Brazos. County. offers. no objection to the proposed location of 'the utility in the County right of way as shown- by accompanying drawings and -notice dated /Y' Z0 except as noted below:. (Month[DayNear) EXCEPTIONS: County Engineer r e Vol. Pg•�_ 1 / BENCHMARK, / 1/2" I.R.F. ' EL. 272.64' o R ° 0 50 V � STATE PLANE COORDINATE y � ti � e / SCALE: 1 " =50' N= 10,241,068.4 E= 3,567,429.4 / x �C a 18" AWWA C151 BORE dt IodTAIL 80 L.F. AF / e CL 250 DI PIPE 30" ST EL EN50EMENT / a �.t�:.�� `'.'fir OF / a ++ a ~0 WAL T. VANN,�JR. ;� 41279 VtL t3 EXISTING GRADE 270 270 4' 265 265 3O" STEEL ENCASEMEN 260 0 J o -�_ t= 3 —� 260 C " — D — 'O 0p N Ln N V o a 0p to 00 0 0 0 W 3 =P ..o.8"va '°'"' SHEET ELMO WEEDON RD. 1 TM- IM WICKSON CREEK SUD ROAD CROSSING OF waarao�EealoNUeaat�+e �.vos•sssa�s ,.�..,.�..�.� AM t. .uc fl„nfF7N6 1 P: \PROJE TS \11 ' WI —C \CROSSINGS \ELMO WEEDON RD..DWG Vol. / �� pg. BRAZOS COUNTY ROADWAY SAFETY AND ROAD PRESERVATION STANDARDS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY A. General Requirements 1. Adequate drainage shall be maintained in ditches at all times. 2. Permittee will use -best management practices ( "BMP ") (EPA and TCEQ both provide lists of examples of BMPs) to minimize erosion and sedimentation resulting from the proposed installation.. The permittee shall take precautions to avoid damage to property. All: County Right of Way and property shall be restored to its original condition, as far as practical, in the opinion of the County Engineer or appointed representative. 4. The construction and maintenance of such utility shall not interfere with the property. or rights of a prior occupant. Permittee shall not interfere with other utilities located in the right of way. In the event damages occur, permittee will be liable to the County or other utilities running through the right of way. 6. County Engineer shall determine. whether or not permittee's plans shall inconvenience the public. If it is determined that inconvenience .to the public exists, then the County Engineer will decide whether such project will be allowed or if an alternative exists so as not to inconvenience the public. B. Safety Requirements 1. Proper traffic control measures must be put in place prior to beginning work and remain in place during the duration of the job. All traffi: control measures must follow the, Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). See Traffic Control Requirements below. 2. During construction, all safety regulations of the Texas Department of Transportation shall be observed. 3. Permittee must take such precautions and measures, including placing and, displaying safety devices, as may be necessary, in order to safely conduct the public through the project area. Company shall provide flagmen, signs, signals or devices necessary to provide complete safety to the public. 4. Adequate provisions must be made to cause minimum inconveniences to traffic and adjacent property owners. No cable, conduit and/or pole line shall be laid, constructed, maintained and/or repaired so as to constitute a danger or hazard of ,any .kind to persons or vehicles using such road. Any poles placed in the Right of Way for future installation shall be placed at the back of the Right of Way. Exceptions may be approved by the County Engineer. C. Traffic Control Plan 1. A traffic control plan, pursuant to the TMUTCD' or Engineered Traffic Control Plan must be provided for the following: a. Any construction (i.e. pit,, excavation, hole) left open overnight, requires s - specifiic nighttime traffic control measures pursuant to the TMUTCD; b. If construction is within ten feet of the roadway; or c. Any work performed in the road right -of -way; 2. Plan must be attached to the permit and kept at the, job site any time work is being performed. 3. Plan must set forth the time of completion for the job. Vol. Pg. 3/ D. Design Standards 1. All overhead installations shall conform to clearance standards of the Texas Department of Transportation and the pole be placed in the designated area for power specified as set forth in the Texas Utilities Code; Section 181.045. 2. All pole installation (including lighting) shall be placed at the backside of the Right of Way to ensure safety to the public. Any pole placed in violation of this requirement will be required to be moved to the appropriate location at the company's expense. Exceptions may be approved by the County Engineer. 3. All underground installations (these are minimum depths — utility may place deeper): a. be placed at a minimum depth of forty-eight (48) inches below the top of the pavement; b. be at least thirty-six (36) inches.below ditch flow line when installation.is within the area measured from top of bank to top of bank; c. - be at least forty -eight (48) inches below ditch flow line if low pressure gas or petroleum lines. For high pressure gas and petroleum lines, see High Pressure Pipelines requirements listed below; d. not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement. Exceptions may apply in rights of way of less than 60'. 4., Water Lines: All water lines must be a minimum 36- inches below the ditch flow line and cased. Waterlines shall be cased if crossing under the roadway. 5. Utilities in all new developments that have 60 feet or •greater of right of way shall be installed within designated locations based upon the type of utility. The locations shall be as follows: (measured from back of right -of -way). Power — 0 -2 feet, nominally 1' Phone — 2 -4 feet, nominally 3' Gas — 4 -6 feet, nominally Cable — 6 -8 feet, nominally 7' 6. Utilities with less than 60 feet right -of -way in all new developments shall install the utility in a similar manner as referenced in No. 3 above, however, the County Engineer or its .designated representative will provide final approval of each utility location. 7. The length of any trench to be opened in advance of the pipe, conduit,or ducts may not be longer than 400' if left open over night or unattended. 8. Crossings under a county road shall: a. be bored or jacked. ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN CUTS WITHN COUNTY ROAD PAVEMENT; b. be pressure grouted for the full length of the crossing if the annular space between pipe and casing and soil exceeds one (1) inch. - Brazos County must be given 24 hours notice of pressure grouting operations and have the opportunity 'to have an inspector on site to observe pressure grouting operations; C. TxDOT Standard Specification Item 476 shall be followed for all boring, jacking, tunneling and joints. '9. Bore Pits a. no pits shall remain open longer than 2 days; b. all pits shall have proper traffic control measures in place. See Traffic Control Plan listed above. C. pits shall NOT be located within ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement without prior approval from the County Engineer or his representative; d. when pits are to remain open for more than 8. hours, due diligence will. be used in protecting the spoil pile to prevent drainage problems; e. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to protect pavement integrity', f. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require pits be placed further from the edge of road. 10. Any installation within'ten (10) feet of edge of pavement shall meet the following: a. location must be approved by the County Engineer or his representative b. backfilled with cement stabilized material. C. based upon soil conditions, th& County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to protect pavement integrity. d. All excess water and mud shall be removed from the trench prior to backfilling. Any backfll placed during a rainy period or at other times where excess water cannot be prevented from entering the trench will be considered TEMPORARY and shall be replaced with PERMANENT cement stabilized material as soon as weather permits; e. All disturbed -base and pavement materials shall be, removed and restored to the satisfaction of the County Engineer or his representatives. f. No side or lateral tamping to fill voids under the base and' pavement materials is allowed. 11. Company must be careful to not jeopardize the slope or integrity of the shoulder of the road. In the event Company' damages the slope, shoulder or any other portion of the right -of -way, Company will be responsible for repairing the damage and replacing the right -of -way to the condition it was prior to commencing .construction. 12. Operation of construction and/or maintenance equipment on the traveled surface of :any, improved County road will not be permitted, except in an instance whereby the laying, construction, maintenance and/or repair of cables, conduits and/or pole lines cannot be accomplished by any other method and in this event all such equipment shall be of the rubber tire variety. Appropriate traffic control shall be provided meeting TMUTCD requirements. 13. In the event said construction and/or maintenance and/or repair requires Company to remove, cut or jeopardize any section of the road (asphalt, cement, road base, etc), Company will be required to provide a performance bond or letter of credit securing necessary repairs. Said bond amount will be determined by the. County Engineer. 14. The applicant shall submit a letter of "No Objection" from the Army Corps of Engineers for all designated wetlands and environmentally sensitive lands. E. Emergency work 1. In the event Company is required to perform emergency services, that requires excavation in a County Right of Way, and unable to notify the.'County Engineer prior to conducting emergency repairs, Company shall notify County Engineer within 24 hours of beginning construction /repairs. This will allow the County Engineer's Office an opportunity to inspect the site to ensure the integrity of the County Right of Way and traffic safety controls used. F. Repairs to existing facilities L. Maintenance and/or repair to existing cables, conduits, and/or pole lines which require disturbance of the soil, shall not be performed. until plans describing such maintenance and/or repair have been approved by the County Engineer or its designated: representative and a permit has. been obtained. G . Relocation of utilities: 1. When and if the County Engineer determines that it is necessary for the construction, repair, improvement, alteration or relocation of all or any portion of said road, any or all poles, wires, pipes, cables or other facilities and appurtenances • authorized hereunder, shall be removed from said road, or reset or relocated thereon, as required by the County Engineer within a reasonable time as determined by the County Engineer and Utility Company, and at the expense of the Utility Company. va APPLICATION FOR PIPELINE UTILITY PERMIT DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF UTILITY IN COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY TO: THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS Comes now Wickson Creek Special Utility Dist [company :tame], hereinafter referred to as "Company" a Texas [state] Corporation, with authority to transact business in Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized representative, and hereby petitions the County Engineer for the right to lay, construct, maintain, repair and /or operate equipment under, over, across and/or along certain County Roads as shown on drawings and diagrams attached hereto and said location described as follows: Facility to Cross Road Road Name & Block Number Length of Crossing TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION CIiECK ONE Bored lacked Driven scd era Road es e a s Facility to Parallel County Road Within Right -Of -Way CONSTRUCTION TYPE 3 6 " Diameter 3 / 8 " Wall Thickness High Pressure Underground ❑ Loa' Pressure Underground Pipeline (60 psi or greater Pipeline (60 psi operating Material Specification Carbon Steel operating pressure) pressure) Minimum Yield Strength S 1 Maximum Operation Pressure 24" ductile iron or PVC pipe will be installed as carrier pipe inside The OR"Q aEd &A&$tion of the proposed installation and appurtenances mast be fully shown on the attached detailed drawings. See attached plan /prof ile drawing. The Company shall commence actual construction /work in good faith within 60 days from the date of said permit and shall complete said construction /work within 6 0 working days. (COMPANY MUST FILL IN). If such construction is not began by the 60 day, Company will be required to apply for a new permit. Company declares that prior to filing this application, it has ascertained the location of all existing utilities, both aerial and underground, and the filing of this application is prima facie evidence that the proposed installation will not conflict with any existing utility. A copy of this permit shall be kept at the job site any time work is being performed. It is expressly stipulated that this Permit is a license for permissive use only and that the placing of facilities upon public property pursuant to this permit shall not operate to create or vest any property right in said holder. it is understood and agreed that the rights and privileges herein set out are granted only to the extent of the County's right, title and interest in the land to be entered upon and used by the holder and the holder will at all times assume risk of and indemnify, defend and save harmless Brazos County from and against any and all loss, damages, cost or expense arising in any manner on account of the exercise or attempted exercise by said holder of the aforesaid rights and privileges. Any deviation from these specifications trust be approved by Brazos County Engineer's Office or its designated representative. V PIPELINE UTILITY APPROVAL Brazos County offers no objection to the proposed location of the utility in the County right of way as' shown by accompanying drawings and notice dated � /Y- Ze /3 except as noted below: (Month/Day/Year) EXCEPTIONS: Ale &P, pv 3� Vol. � �.� pg., . 'I PE STATE PLANE COORDINATE N= 10,240.861.3 E= 3,566,666.9 . BENCHMARK: NE OF MERKA RD. SE SIDE OF FM 1179. SQUARE CUT IN CONC. AT THE SOUTH CORNER OF HEADWALL EL. 314.07' 3 i 305 M a N O O O FF O N 31 310 US P SHEET P.O. am a" zw ' ' m WIGKSON CREEK SUD MERKA RD. 1 x .M. ROAD CROSSING OF Vol. / 7.5� Pg,_� P: L T 0 50 SCALE: 1 " =50' s 1�lAl.TER T. �'lINN,1R. 6 u l3 EXISTING 4' ECTS \11 -WI -C \CROSSINGS \MERKA RD.DWG BRAZOS COUNTY ROADWAY SAFETY AND ROAD PRESERVATION STANDARDS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY A. General Requirements 1. Adequate drainage shall be maintained in ditches at all times. 2. Permittee will use best management practices (BMP ") (EPA and TCEQ both provide lists of examples of BMPs) to minimize erosion and sedimentation resulting from the proposed installation. 3.. The permittee shall take precautions to avoid damage to property. All County Right of Way and property shall be restored to' its original condition, as far as ,practical, in the opinion ' of the County Engineer or appointed representative. 4. The construction and maintenance - of such utility shall not,interfere with the property or rights of a prior occupant. 5. Permittee shall not interfere with, other utilities located in the right of way. In the event damages occur, permittee will be liable to the County or other utilities running through the right of way. 6. County Engineer shall determine whether or not permittee's plans shall inconvenience the public. If it is determined that inconvenience to. the public exists, then the County .Engineer will decide whether such project will be allowed or if an alternative exists so as not to inconvenience the public. B. Safety Requirements 1. Proper traffic control measures must ,be put in place prior to beginning work and remain in place during the duration of the job. All traffic control measures must follow the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TMUTCD). See Traffic Control Requirements below. 2. During construction, all safety regulations of the Texas Department of Transportation shall be observed: 3. Permittee must take such precautions and measures, including placing and displaying safety devices, as may be necessary, in order to safely conduct the public through the project area. Company shall provide flagmen, signs, signals or devices necessary to provide complete safety to the public. 4. Adequate provisions must be made to cause minimum inconveniences to traffic and adjacent property owners. No cable, conduit and/or pole'. line shall be laid, .constructed, maintained and /or repaired so as to constitute a danger or hazard of any kind to. persons or vehicles using such road. Any poles placed in the Right of Way for future installation shall be placed at the back of the Right of Way. Exceptions may be approved by the County Engineer. C. Traffic Control Plan 1. A traffic control plan, pursuant to the TMUTCD or Engineered Traffic Control Plan must be provided for the following: a. Any construction (i.e. pit excavation, hole) left open overnight, requires specific nighttime traffic control measures pursuant to the TMUTCD; b. If construction is within ten, (10)•feet of the roadway; or c. ' Any work performed in the road'right -of -way; 2. Plan must be attached to the permit and-.kept at the job site anytime work is being performed. 3. Plan must set forth the time of.completion for the job. pg. D. Design Standards 1.. All overhead installations shall copforni.to clearance standards of the Texas Department of Transportation and the pole be placed in' the designated area for. power specified as set forth in the Texas Utilities Code, Section 181.045. 2. All pole installation (including lighting) shall be placed at the backside of the Right of Way to ensure safety to the public. Any pole placed in violation of this requirement will be required to be moved to the appropriate location of the company's expense. Exceptions may be approved by the'County Engineer. All underground. installations `shall (these are minimum depths— utility may place deeper): A. be placed at a minimum depth of forty-eight (48) inches below the top of the pavement; b. be at least thirty -six (36) inches below ditch flow line when installation is within the area measured fiom top of bank to top of bank; c. be least forty-eight (48) inches below ditch flow line if low pressure gas or petroleum lines. For high pressure gas and petroleum lines, see High Pressure Pipelines requirements listed below; d. not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement. Exceptions may apply in rights of way of less than 60'. 4. Water Lines: All water lines, must be a minimum 36- inches below the ditch flow line and cased. Waterlines shall be cased if crossing under roadway. 5. Utilities in all new developments that have 60 feet or greater of right of way shall be installed within designated locations based upon the type of utility. The locations shall be as follows: (measured from back of right -of -way). Power — 0 -2 feet, nominally 1' Phone — 2 -4 feet,. nominally 3'' Gas — 4 -6 feet, nominally 5' Cable — 6 -8 feet, nominally 7' 6. Utilities with less than 60 feet right -of -way in all new developments shall install the utility in a similar manner as referenced in No. 3 above,, however, the County Engineer or its designated representative will provide final approval of each utility location. 7. The length of any trench to be opened in advance of the pipe; conduit or ducts may not be longer than 400' if left open over night or unattended. 8: Crossings under a county road shall: a. be bored or jacked. ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN CUTS WITHIN COUNTY ROAD PAVEMENT; b. be pressure grouted' for the full.length of the crossing if the annular space between pipe and casing and soil exceeds 'one (1) inch: Brazos County must be given 24 hours notice of pressure grouting operations and have the opportunity, to have an inspector on site to observe pressure grouting operations; C. TxDOT Standard Specification Item 476 shall be followed for all' boring, jacking, tunneling and joints. 9. Bore Pits a. no pits shall remain open longer than:2 days; b. all pits shall have proper,traffic control measures. in place. See - Traffic Control Plan listed above. C. pits shall NOT be located within ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement without prior approval from the County Engineer or his representative; d. when pits are to remain open for more than 8 hours, due diligence will be used in protecting the spoil pile to prevent drainage problems; e. based upon soil conditions; the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring. to protect pavement integrity; f. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his rep_ resentative may require pits be placed further from the edge of road. 10.. Any installation within ten (1.0) feet;of edge of pavement.shall meet the following: a. location must beI app roved by the County Engineer or his representative b. backfilled with cement,stabilized material. nditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to protect C. based upon soil co pavement integrity. d_ . All excess water and mud shall be removed from the trench prior to back ing. Any backfill placed during.a rainy period or at other times where excess water cannot be prevented from entering the trench will be considered TEMPORARY and shall be replaced with PERMANENT cement stabilized material as soon as weather permits; e. All disturbed base and pavement materials shall be removed and restored to the satisfaction of the County Engineer or his representatives. f. No side or lateral tamping to fill voids under the base and pavement materials is allowed. 11. Company must be careful to not jeopardize the slope or integrity of the shoulder of the road. In the event Company damages the slope, shoulder or any other portion of the right -of -way, Company will be responsible for repairing the damage and replacing the right -of. -way to the condition it was prior to commencing construction. 12. Operation of construction and/or maintenance equipment on the, traveled surface of any improved County road - will not be permitted, except in an an whereby the laying, construction, maintenance and/or repair of cables, conduits and/or pole'lines cannot be accomplished by any other method and in this event all such equipment shall be of the rubber tire'variety. Appropriate traffic control shall be provided meeting TMUTCD requirements. 13. In the event.said construction and/or maintenance and/or repair requires Company to remove, cut or jeopardize any section -of the road (asphalt, cement, road base, etc), Company will be required to provide a performance bond or letter of credit securing necessary repairs. Said bond amount will be determined by the County Engineer: 14. 'The applicant shall submit a letter of "No Objection" from the Army Corps of Engineers for all designated wetlands and environmentally sensitive lands. E. Emergency work 1. In the-event Company is required to perform emergency services, thatrequires,excavation in a County Right of Way, and .unable to notify the County Engineer prior to conducting emergency repairs, Company shall notify County Engineer within 24 hours of beginning construction /repairs. 'This will allow the County Engineer's Office an opportunity to inspect the site to ensure the integrity of the County Right of Way and traffic safety controls used. F. Repairs to existing facilities 1. Maintenance and/or repair to existing cables, conduits, and/or pole lines which require disturbance of the soil, shall not be performed until plans describing such maintenance and/or repair have been approved by the County Engineer or its designated representative and a permit has been obtained: G. Relocation of utilities: 1. When-and if the County.Engineer determines that it_ is necessary for the construction, repair, improvement, alteration or relocation of all or any portion of said road, any or all poles, wires pipes, cables or other facilities and appurtenances authorized hereunder, shall be removed from said road, or reset or relocated thereon, as required by the County Engineer within a reasonable time as determined by the County Engineer and Utility - Company, and at the expense .of the Utility Company. uQ(.__Z_7s.� Pg. M at , H. High Pressure Pipelines 1. All utility Perrriiis for High pressure pipelines (generally 60 PSI or greater), whether pertaining to controlled access or. non - controlled access installations, should.contain the following. additional information in the description of the permit. - diameter -wall thickness - material specification - minimum yield strength - maximum operation pressure of the pipeline 2. With .the.exception of the maximum operation pressure of the pipeline, this information is to be supplied for both the carrier pipe and the casing. 3. Assurance must also be given'that the installation material and design meet the minimum Federal Safety Standards for Liquid and Gas Pipe Lines. Assurance must be provided on company letterhead and signed by an authorized representative of.the.company. 4. Petroleum Pipelines: Depth T of Pipeline (below deepest ditch grade) Soeci Requirements Encased Pipe Less than 10' Must be covered with concrete pad at least 36 "deep Encased Pipe Greater than 10' No concrete pad required Non -Cased Pipe Less than .10' Must be covered with concrete. pad at least 48" deep Non -Cased Pipe Greater than 10' No concrete.pad required The Concrete pad shall be minimum of 3" thick and width shall be pipe diameter plus 18" minimum. 5. Under no circumstances will a pipeline be installed parallel to a County Road within the Right -of- Way. Transmission lines have been determined to be petroleum pipelines (which includes natural gas lines) and shall not be; parallel to a County Road. 6. Natural Gas Distribution is aline that serves the final customer. Vol. _ . pg. . �5� 4. 3 . BRAMS COUNTY : COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM DEPARTMENT: Road & Bridge MEETING DATE: January 22, 2013 SUBJECT: Utility Permit — Wickson Creek Special Utility District Consider and take action - on -the Wickson Creek S.U.D. utility pe=dt to construct 36" road bore on ' Phillips Drive. This project will help provide water services to additional customers in the. area. Site is located in Precinct 2. V. Salvato at of Way Agent This request is O D IE 0 by Commissioners' Court Duane Peters, County Judge DATE: I / 2 Vol. SUBMITTED BY: T OF WAY TO: THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS Comes n0v Wickson Creek Special Utility Dist .[co►► ►pa» y name], hereinafter referred to as ,, Company" a Texas [state]' Corporation, with authority to' transact business in Texas, acting by and Through its duly authorized representative, and hereby petitions the County Engineer for the right to lay, construct, maintain, repair and/or. operate equipment under, over, across and/or along certain County Roads as shown. on drawings and diagrams attached hereto and said location described as follows: Facility to Cross Road Road Name & Block Number Length'of Crossin TYPE OF.CONSTRUCTiON CHECK ONE Bored lacked Driven Cased i ips r. Yes es Facility to Parallel County Road Within Riglrt -Of -Way Road Name and Block Number 'From To Distance CONSTRUCTION TYPE 3 6 Diameter I .8 " wall Thickness - IT Material Specification Carbon 'Steel Minimum Yield Strength 3 6 V __ 1 s i Maximum Operation Pressure 24 ductile iron or PVC pipe will High Pressure .Underground ❑ Low Pressure Underground Pipeline (60 psi or greater Pipeline (60 psi operating operating pressure) pressure) be installed as carrier pipe inside 'I'bs NAioFi�Wl4fWeription of the proposed installation and appurtenances must be fully shown on the attached detailed drawings. See attached plan /profile drawing. The Company shall commence actual con in good faith within 60 days from the date of said permit and shall complete said construction /work within 60 working days. (COMPANY MUST FILL IN). if such construction is not begun by tl)e'60 day, Company will be required to apply for a new permit. Company declares that prior to. filing this application, it has ascertained the location.of all existing utilities, both aerial and underground, and the filing of this application is'prima facie evidence that the proposed, installation will not conflict with any existing utility". A copy of this permit shall be*ept at the job site any time work is being performed. it is expressly stipulated that this Permit is a license for pennissive use only and that the placing of facilities upon public property pursuant to this permit shall not operate'to create or vest any property right in said holder. It is understood and agreed that the rights and privileges herein set out are granted only to the extent of 'the County's right, title and interest in the land to be:entered upon "an4used by the holder and the holder will at all times assume risk of and. indemnify, defend and save harmless Brazos County from and *against any and all loss, damages, cost or expense arising in any manner on account of the exercise or attempted!exercise-by said holder of the aforesaid rights and privileges. Any deviation from these specifications must be %pproved by Brazos County Engineer's Office or its designate 'representative.. �.J Approval of county Engineer's Office may take as long as two weeks tMer complete application is received, Applicant Agrees to comply with all rules of the County Commissioners and the County Engineer in construction of said installation attached hereto as 131JAZOS COUNTY DESIGN STANDARDS AND SAFETY PRECADTION REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY and incorporated herein For refer lit the event Company falls to obtain a pern►lt prior to the histal1 or (lees trot h►stoll titilllies h: compliance Will Installation regrrlrentenls set fords herela (le. depth, locallo», etc), Coiltpany assumes (111 fr►tmiclal respoirsiblllly for dmuages and/or destructlolr of HIM, cables, etc, based "po ll lisfallrrre to comply Will Brazos Corulty regnlre "tents. Appllco►tl agrees flint if Brazos Corrtity demonstrates a vlol(rtiorr of ilia lernls of this pollcy, Applicant stip►rl(rtes (lint requislles for hiJunctive re lief exist aitd flint Brazos Courtly is entitled to rellef eiijohtilig oily cottdrict by applicant rvlllch Is contrary to the pollcles. Thls perntll Is a revocable pen►rlf. Brazos Coilnly reserves fire right to revoke this penult at any date, in the sole discretion of Brazos Cotutly, for interests ofpriblic livallit, safely or tveffibre, orforfalltire to repair fitly (laivages "poll demand, orfor any other reaso►i deente(t srlfflclent by Brazos County. lit the event Compalty falls to com ply niitli arty or all of fire regnirements as set forth herelti, the Colrtr41 May take such aelloti as 11 deemis appropriate to conpel compliance. The County Engbteer frirlher relal►rs the right to revoke flits Perntil by verbal noll lcatlon to file Appllcanf/Compmry. Pailare to oblahl tills permit and/or notify the Co"rtly 1sirgliteer's Offlce within 24 hours of beginning constri/cllen shall co islitrite grorinds for Job shritdoml, By signing below, 1 certify that i am 811tilorized to represent the Company listed below, and that the Company agrees to the conditions /provislons included in this permit, Wic C SUD Com pany Name Kent Watson B GLGG By � ;� Signature _General Manager Title P.O. Box 4756 Address Bryan, TX 77805 City ' State Zip 979 589 - 3030 Phone Number twinnowinnpec.com Email: Technical Contact: Walter T. Winn, Jr., P.E. Winn Prof. Engineers and Constructors, LLC P.O. Box 2727 Longview, TX 75606 903 -553 -0500 T., 903- 553 -0555 F. . twin Vol. �� . pg.,- . PIPELINE UTILITY APPROVAL Brazos County offers no objection. to the proposed location of the utility in the County right of way as shown by .accompanying drawings and notice dated / - /.`I" ZO/ S except as noted below: (Montli/Day/Year) EXCEPTIONS: Mvve a ounty Engineer Vol. _� z - - Pa, :\PROJECTS\l 1 —WI—C\CRO5Sl DR.D*G Vol. Pg. 0 50 BORE do INSTALL EX. 10" WL SCALE: - 1 lt =50 1 50 L.F. OF A* 36" STEEL 4 24" AIWWA C 151 ENCASEMENT CL C151 DI PIPE WA LTER T. WINN, JR. Ll EXISTING GRADE T 4 3.15 315 36" STEEL 310 310, ENCAS— ENT CL m 305 t= CL 305 U2 N I sm P.O. Pft &X 2n7 PHILLIPS DR. SHEET 1 WICKSON CREEK SLID ROAD CROSSING OF WMFWFE=W4.0=NWM �,,•..o FM3453-OM cm . mm CONSTWJCTM UC RM 0 F•7M :\PROJECTS\l 1 —WI—C\CRO5Sl DR.D*G Vol. Pg. 0 Figure 6H -1. Work Beyond the Shoulder (TA -1) �T .1 Note: See Table 6F1-2 for the meaning of symbols. Posted "X" Sign Speed Spa" MPH' Weeti. 30 0: Less 120 35 160 40 240 45 320.. . L U-11 Typical Applicalion 1 6H -7 Vol. BRAZOS COUNTY ROADWAY SAFETY AND ROAD PRESERVATION STANDARDS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY A.. General Requirements 1. Adequate drainage shall be maintained in ditches at all times. 2. Permittee will use best management practices ("WP") (EPA and TCEQ both provide lists of examples of BMPs) to minimize erosion and sedimentation resulting from the proposed installation. The permittee. shall take_ precautions to avoid damage to property. All County Right of Way and property shall be restored to its original condition, as .far as practical, in the opinion of the County Engineer or appointed representative. 4. The construction and maintenance of such utility shall not interfere with the property or rights of a prior occupant. 5. Permittee shall not interfere with other utilities located in the right of way. In the event damages occur, permittee will be liable to the County or other utilities running through the right of way. 6. County Engineer shall determine whether or not permittee's plans shall inconvenience the public. If it is determined that inconvenience to the public exists, then the County Engineer will decide whether such project will be allowed or if an alternative exists so as not to inconvenience the public. B. Safety Requirements 1. Proper traffic control measures must be put in place prior to beginning, work and remain in place during the duration of the job. All traffic control measures must follow the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TMUTCD). See Traffic Control Requirements below. 2. During construction, all safetyregulations of the Texas Department of Transportation shall.be observed. 3. Permittee must take such precautions, and measures, including placing and displaying safety devices, as may be necessary, in order to safely conduct the public through the project area. Company shall provide flagmen, signs, signals or devices necessary to provide complete safety to -the public. 4. Adequate provisions must be made to cause minimum inconveniences to traffic and adjacent property owners. 5. No cable, conduit and/or pole line shall be laid, constructed, maintained and/or repaired so as to constitute a danger or.hazard any kind to persons or vehicles using such road. Any poles placed in the Right of Way for future installation shall be placed at the back of the Right of Way. Exceptions may be approved by the County Engineer. C. Traffic Control Plan 1.. A traffic control plan, pursuant to the TMUTCD or Engineered Traffic Control Plan must be provided for the following: a. Any construction (i.e. pit, excavation, hole) left open overnight,, requires specific nighttime traffic control measures pursuant to.the TMUTCD; b. If construction is within ten (10) feet of the roadway; or c. Anywork'performed in the road right -of- -way; 2. Plan must be attached to the permit and kept at the job site anytime work is being performed. 3. Plan must set forth the time of completion for the j . — - Vol. pg. �/ D. Design Standards 1. All overhead installations shall conform.to.clearance standards of the Texas Department of Transportation and the pole be placed in the designated area for power specified as set forth in the Texas Utilities Code, Section 181.045. 2. All pole installation (including lighting) shall be placed at the backside of the Right of Way to ensure safety to the public. Any pole placed in violation of this requirement will be required to be moved to the appropriate location at the company's expense. Exceptions may be approved by the County Engineer. 3. All underground installations shall (these are minimum depths — utility may place deeper): a. be placed at a minimum depth of forty-eight (48) inches below the top of the pavement; b. beat least thirty -six (36) inches below ditch flow line when installation is within the area measured from top of bank to top of bank; C. be at least forty-eight (48) inches below ditch flow line if low pressure gas or.petroleum lines. For high pressure gas and petroleum lines, see High Pressure Pipelines requirements listed below; d. not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement. Exceptions may apply in rights of way of less than 60'. 4. Water Lines: All water lines must be a minimum 36- inches below the ditch flow line and cased. Waterlines shall' be cased if crossing .under the roadway. 5. Utilities in all new developments that have 60 feet or greater of right of way shall be installed within designated locations based upon the type of utility. The locations shall be as follows: (measured from back of right -of -way). Power — 0 -2 feet, nominally V Phone — 2 -4 feet, nominally 3' Gas — 4 -6 feet, nominally 5' Cable — 6 -8 feet, nominally 7' 6. Utilities with less than 60 feet right -of -way in all new developments shall install the utility in a similar manner as referenced in No. 3 above, however, the County Engineer or its designated representative will provide final approval of each utility location. 7. The length of any trench to - be opened in advance of the pipe, conduit or ducts may not be longer than 400' if left open over night or unattended. Crossings under a county road shall: a. be bored or jacked. ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN CUTS WITHIN COUNTY ROAD PAVEMENT; b. be pressure grouted for the full length of the crossing if the annular space between pipe and casing and soil exceeds one (1) inch: Brazos County must be given 24 hours notice of pressure grouting operations and have the opportunity to have an inspector on site to observe pressure grouting operations; C. TxDOT Standard Specification Item 476 shall be followed for all boring, jacking, tunneling and joints. 9. Bore Pits. a. no pits shall remain open longer than 2 days; b. all pits shall have proper traffic control measures in place. See-Traffic Control Plan listed above. C. pits shall NOT be located within ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement without prior approval from the County Engineer or his representative; d, when pits are to remain open for more than 8 hours, due diligence will be used in protecting the spoil pile to prevent drainage problems; e. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to protect pavement integrity; f. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require pits be placed further from the edge of road. Vol.. / � - pg. _' /•Z 10. Any installation .within ten (10) feet of edge of pavement shall meet the.following: a. locatio -mmust be approved by the County Engineer or his representative b. badkfilled with cement stabilized material. C. based upon' soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to protect pavement integrity. d. All excess water and mud shall be removed from the trench prior to backfilling. Any backfill placed during a rainy period or at other times where excess water cannot be prevented from entering the trench will be considered TEMPORARY and .shall be replaced with PERMANENT cement stabilized material as soon as weather permits; e. All disturbed base and pavement materials shall be removed and -restored to the satisfaction of the County Engineer or his representatives. f:. No side or lateral tamping to fill voids under the base and pavement materials is allowed. 11. Company must be careful to not jeopardize the slope or integrity of the shoulder of the road. In the , event .CompanyAamages the slope, shoulder or any other portion of the right -of -way, Company will be responsible for repairing the damage and replacing the right -of -way to the condition it was prior to commencing construction. 12. Operation of construction and/or maintenance equipment on the traveled surface of any improved County road will not be permitted, except in an instance whereby the laying, construction, maintenance and/or repair of cables, conduits 'and/or pole lines cannot be accomplished by any other method and in this event all such equipment shall be of the rubber tire variety. Appropriate traffic control shall be provided meeting TMUTCD requirements. 13. In the event said construction and/or maintenance and/or repair requires Company to remove, cut or jeopardize any section of the road (asphalt, cernent,.road base, etc), Company will be required to provide a performance .bond or letter credit securing` necessary repairs. Said, bond amount will be determined by the County Engineer. 14. The.applicant shall submit a letter of "No Objection" from the Army Corps of Engineers for all designated wetlands and environmentally. sensitive lands. E. Emergency .work 1. In the event Company is required to perform emergency services, that requires excavation in a County Right of Way, and unable to notify the County Engineer prior to conducting emergency repairs, Company shall notify County Engineer within 24 hours of beginning construction /repairs. This will allow the County Engineer's Office an opportunity to inspect the site "to ensure the integrity of the County Right of Way and traffic safety controls used. F. Repairs to existing facilities 1. Maintenance and/or repair to existing cables,, conduits, and/or pole lines which require disturbance of the soil, shall not be-performed until plans describing such maintenance and/or repair have been approved by the County Engineer or its. designated representative and a permit has been obtained. G. Relocation of utilities. 1. When and if the County Engineer determines that it is necessary for the construction, repair, improvement, alteration or relocation of all or any portion of said road, any or all poles, wires, pipes, cables or other facilities and appurtenances authorized hereunder, shall be removed from said road, or reset or relocated thereon, as required by the County Engineer within a reasonable time as determined by the County Engineer and Utility Company, and arthe expense of the Utility Company. Vol. �.1� pg. •�� H High Pressure Pipelines 1. All utility:Permiis fbf high pressure pipelines (generally 60 PSI or greater), whether pertaining to controlled access or non controlled access installations, should contain the following additional information in the description of the permit'. - diameter -wall thickness - material`specif cation minimum yield strength - maximum'operation pressure of the pipeline 2. With the 'exception of the maxi'inum_ operation pressure of the pipeline, this information is to be supplied for both the carrier pipe and the casing. 3. Assurance must'also be given that the installation material and design meet the minimum Federal Safety Standards for Liquid and Gas. Pipe Lines. Assurance must be provided on company letterhead and signed by an authorized representative of the company. 4. Petroleum Pipelines: Depth . Tyne of Pipeline (below.' deepest ditch erade) Special Repuirements Encased Pipe Less than 10' Must be covered, with concrete pad at least 36 "deep Encased Pipe Greater than 10' No concrete pad required Non - .Cased Pipe Less than 10' Must be covered with concrete pad at least 48" deep Non -Cased Pipe Greater than 10' No concrete pad required The Concrete pad shall be -minimum of 3" thick and width shall be pipe diameter plus 18" minimum. 5. Under no circumstances will a pipeline be installed parallel to a County Road within the Right -of- Way. Transmission lines have been determined to be petroleum pipelines (which includes natural gas lines) and shall not be;parallel to a County Road. 6. Natural Gas Distribution is a line that serves the final customer. Vol. Pg. 5 ��- -- BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT ACTION FORM DEPARTMENT: Road & Bridge MEETING DATE: January 22, 2013 SUBJECT: Utility Permit - Wickson Creek Special Utility District Consider and take action on the Wickson Creek S.U.D. utility permit to construct 36" road bore on Planters Loop (south entrance). This project will help provide water services to additional customers in the area. Site is located in Precinct 2. SUBMITTED BY: //// - - r i -A-a - - - e V. Salvato Right of Way Agent T his r is g AP - OVED IED F-1 by Commissioners' Court Duane Peters, County Judge DATE: 1 /az'// 5 Vol. _1� Pg..,5 -_ APPLICATION FOR PIPELINE UTILITY PERMIT DESIGNATING PLACEMENT OF UTILITY IN COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY TO: THE COUNTY ENGINEER OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS Comes now Wickson Creek Special Ut ility Dist .[conrpany mane], hereinafter referred to as ,, Company' , a Texas [state] Corporation, with autho to transact business in Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized representative, and hereby petitions the County Engineer for the right to lay, construct, maintain, repair and /or operate equipment under, over, across and/or along certain County Roads as shown on drawings and diagrams attached hereto and said location described as follows: Facility to Cross Road CONSTRUCTION TYPE 3 6 Diameter 3/8 Wall Thickness IT Material Specification Carbon Steel Minimum Yield Strength 3 6 s i s i Maximum Operation Pressure 24" ductile iron or PVC pipe will High Pressure Underground ❑ Low Pressure Underground Pipeline (60 psi or greater Pipeline (60 psi operating operating pressure) pressure) be installed as carrier pipe inside - M L tMjhidR-%4l9eription of the proposed installation and appurtenances mast be fully shown on the attached detailed drawings. See attached plan /profile drawing. The Company shall commence actual constructionhvork iii good faith within 60 days from the date of said permit and shall complete said construction hvork within 60 working days. (COMPANY MUST FILL IN). I f such construction is not begun by the 6e day, Company will be required to apply for a new permit. Company declares that prior to filing this application, it has ascertained the location of all existing utilities, both aerial and underground, and the filing of this application is prima facie evidence that the proposed installation will not conflict with any existing utility. A copy of this permit shall be kept at the job site any time work is being performed. it is expressly stipulated that this Permit is a license for permissive use only acid that the placing of facilities upon public property pursuant to this permit shall not operate to create or vest any property right in said holder. it is understood and agreed that the rights and privileges herein set out are granted only to the extent of the County's right, title and interest in the land to be entered upon and used by the holder and the holder will at all times assume risk of and indemnify, defend and save harmless Brazos County from and against any and all loss, damages, cost or expense arising in any manner on account of the exercise or attempted exercise by said holder of the aforesaid rights and privileges. Any deviation from these specifications must be approved by Brazos County Engineer's Office or its designated representative. Vol. 7, Pg. - -� Fnil ty to Pnrallel CounLy Road Within Right-Of-WAY Length of TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION Road Name & Block Number Crossin CIIECK ONE Jacked Driven Cased Bored es an ers oop Yes CONSTRUCTION TYPE 3 6 Diameter 3/8 Wall Thickness IT Material Specification Carbon Steel Minimum Yield Strength 3 6 s i s i Maximum Operation Pressure 24" ductile iron or PVC pipe will High Pressure Underground ❑ Low Pressure Underground Pipeline (60 psi or greater Pipeline (60 psi operating operating pressure) pressure) be installed as carrier pipe inside - M L tMjhidR-%4l9eription of the proposed installation and appurtenances mast be fully shown on the attached detailed drawings. See attached plan /profile drawing. The Company shall commence actual constructionhvork iii good faith within 60 days from the date of said permit and shall complete said construction hvork within 60 working days. (COMPANY MUST FILL IN). I f such construction is not begun by the 6e day, Company will be required to apply for a new permit. Company declares that prior to filing this application, it has ascertained the location of all existing utilities, both aerial and underground, and the filing of this application is prima facie evidence that the proposed installation will not conflict with any existing utility. A copy of this permit shall be kept at the job site any time work is being performed. it is expressly stipulated that this Permit is a license for permissive use only acid that the placing of facilities upon public property pursuant to this permit shall not operate to create or vest any property right in said holder. it is understood and agreed that the rights and privileges herein set out are granted only to the extent of the County's right, title and interest in the land to be entered upon and used by the holder and the holder will at all times assume risk of and indemnify, defend and save harmless Brazos County from and against any and all loss, damages, cost or expense arising in any manner on account of the exercise or attempted exercise by said holder of the aforesaid rights and privileges. Any deviation from these specifications must be approved by Brazos County Engineer's Office or its designated representative. Vol. 7, Pg. - -� Fnil ty to Pnrallel CounLy Road Within Right-Of-WAY Approval of Cotmty Eng int`er'S Office miry: take as long a s two weeks nicer complete application is received. Applicant agrees to coin ply with ail rules of-the County. Commissioners and rite County Engineer in consiruclion of said installation attached hereto as DRAZOS 'COUNTY DESIGN STANDARDS AND SAITETY PRECAUTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDUCTED IN BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS Or WAY and Incorporated herein For refareiice, !n the event Conrliauy falls to obtalq .rr permll prior to the htstallalion or does not lusfall utilities !ti compliame tvlllr lnstallallon regtrlreutetits set forth hereht. (l.e. rlehlll, location, etc), Company does- all finauclal respouslblllly for dmuages and/or destruction of litres, cables, eld, baser/ upon ltsfallttre to comply ivlth Brazos County requirements, Applicam agrees that J Brazos Courtly rlemoustrales -a vlolallomt of the terms of this policy, Appllcanl sltp ulater lhal' requisites far hijumllve rellef erlst aurl that Brazos County is eullfled to relief eafohdug mry conduct by applicant which is contrary to the policles, T111s perudt Is a revocable pertttll, I1r11josrCOttttfy reserves lire right to revoke this permit at arty lhm, in lire sole rliscrellou of Brazos Cotutly, for htteresis of pt rblle hertlth, safely or tvelfrrre; orjorfallrtre to repair mry damages upolt rlemaad, orfor mry other reason deemed sio/ leer by Brazos Cotmtly, ]'n the'event Company falls to comply n .any.or all of the requlrentenls as set fordi-.herelm, the Cormly may take such action as 11 deems appropriate to compel � mi11ance, The County Englueer farther relalns the rigid to revoke this Perntll by verbal uotlficallon to fit e AppllcaiNlCompat {y. Rallare to obtrdu this perrtrll andlor nolI y Uie County Bnghteer's Offlee ip11111n 24 hours of beghming construction shrill constllute grotatrls for job shuteloivmi. By signing below, l certify that I am authorized to represent the Company listed below, and that the Company agrees to the conditions /provisions included iii tlhis Wickson Creek SUD Co any Name m IC ,, ,,Watson - B G AC Signature . General Manager . Title P. Bo x 4 Address Bryan, TX 77805 city state zip 979 - 589 - 3030 I'hone Number twinn ®winnpec.com lrrnail: Technical Contact: . Walter T. Winn, Jr., P.E. Winn Prof. Engineers and Constructors, LLC. P.O. Box 2727 Longview, TX 75606 903 =553 -0500 T., 903- 553 -0555 F. twi nn©winnpec.com Vol. Pg. PIPELINE UTILITY APPROVAL right of way as shown by - ' Brazos County offer . s -no . ob jdction to the pro oscd location of the utility i the County i accompanying drawings and notice, dated F-14- Lol 3 except as noted below: (Month/Day Near) EXCEPTIONS:. i Bra, County Engineer • , pg. -- — F'g• —`-77-- P!:\ PROJECTS \11 —WI —C \CROSSINGS \PLANTERS LP (SOUTH).DWG SHEET F.C5 P o v' PLANTERS LP. (SOUTH) 1 LwgA .903553 m WICKSON CREEK SUD ROAD CROSSING OF WMNPROFEBMIOtMeMNEM F.903-553 -0553 w .Wlnrgmcom Figure 6H -1. Work Beyond the Shoulder (TA -1) & I * Note: See Table 61-1-2 for the meaning of sjnhbolt Pcsted "X" Ssn Speed Spadngs RiPH Wee•1 30o Less 120 35 160 40 240 AS 320 50 400 55 500 60 wo 6S 700 Typical Application 1 6H -7 Vol. _� 7 Pg. GG BRAZOS COUNTY ROADWAY SAFETY AND ROAD - PRESERVATION STANDARDS FOR WORK CONDUCTED IN BRAZOS COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY A. General Requirements 1. Adequate drainage shall be maintained in ditches at all times. 2. Permittee use best management. practices ( "BMP ") (EPA and TCEQ. both provide lists of examples of BMPs) to minimize erosion and sedimentation resulting from the proposed installation. 3. The permittee shall. take precautions, to avoid damage to property. All County Right of Way and property shall be restored to its original condition, as far as practical, in the opinio of the County Engineer or appointed representative. 4. The construction and maintenance of such.utility shall not interfere with the property or rights of a prior occupant. 5. Permittee shall not interfere with other utilities located in the right of way. In the event damages occur, permittee will be liable to the County or other utilities running through the right of way. County Engineer .shall determine whether or not permittee's plans shall inconvenience the public. If it is .determined that inconvenience to the public exists, then the County Engineer will decide whether such project will be'allowed or if an alternative exists so as not to inconvenience the public. B. Safety Requirements 1. Proper traffic control measures must' be put in place prior to beginning work and remain in place during the duration of the job. All traffic control measures must follow the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. (TMUTCD). See Traffic Control Requirements below. During construction, all safety regulations of the Texas Department of Transportation shall be observed. 3. Permittee must take such precautions -and measures, including placing and displaying safety devices, as may be necessary, in order to safely conduct the public through the project area. Company shall provide flagmen, signs, signals or devices necessary to provide complete safety to the public. 4. Adequate provisions must be made to cause minimum inconveniences to traffic and adjacent property owners. 5. No cable, conduit and/or pole line shall be laid, constructed, maintained and /or repaired so as to .constitute a danger or hazard of any kind to persons or vehicles using such road. Any poles placed in the Right of Way. for future installation shall be placed at the back of the Right of Way. Exceptions may be approved by the County Engineer. C. Traffic Control Plan 1. A traffic control plan, pursuant to the TMUTCD or Engineered Traffic Control Plan must be provided for the following: a. Any construction (i.e. pit, excavation, hole) left open overnight, requires specific nighttime � traffic control measures pursuant to the, TMUTCD; b. If construction is within ten (10)-feet6f the roadway; or c. Any work performed in the road right- of4ay; 2. Plan must he attached.to the permit and kept at the job site any time work is being performed. 3-. Plan must set forth the time of completion for th 'o . :, oI, Pg � / D. 1. 2. Design Standards All overhead �iristallations shall conform to clearance standards of the Texas Department of Transportation and the pole be placed-in the designated area for power specified as set forth in the Texas Utilities Code, Section 181.045. All pole installation (including lighting) shall be placed at the backside of the Right of Way to ensure safety to the public. Any pole placed in violation of this requirement will be required to be-moved to the appropriate location at the company's. expense. Exceptions. may be approved by the County Engineer. All underground installations shall (these are minimum depths — utility may place deeper): a. be placed at a minimum depth ;of forty-eight (48) inches below the top of the pavement; b. be at least thirty-six (36) inches below ditch flow line when installation is within the area measured from top of bank to top of bank, ,. c. be at least forty- eight,(48) inches below ditch flow line if low pressure gas or petroleum lines. For high pressure gas .and petroleum lines, see High Pressure Pipelines requirements listed below; d. not be closer than ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement. Exceptions'may apply in rights of way of less than 60'. 4.. Water Lines: All water lines must. be :a minimum 36- inches below the ditch flow line, and cased. Waterlines shall be cased if crossing under the roadway. 5. Utilities in all new.development§ that have 60 feet or greater of righf of way shall be installed within designated locations based upon the-type of utility. The locations shall be as follows: (measured from back of right -of -way). Power — 0 -2 feet, nominally 1' Phone — 24 feet, nominally 3' Gas - -4 -6 feet, nominally 5' Cable — 6 -8 feet, nominally 7'- 6. Utilities with less than 60 feet right- of.:way in all new developments. shall install the utility in a similar manner as referenced in No. 3. above, however, the County Engineer or its designated representative will provide final approval of each utility location. 7. The length of any trench to be opened in advance of the pipe, conduit or ducts may not be longer than .400' if left open over night or unattended. 8. Crossings under a county road shall: A. be bored or jacked. ABSOLUTELY NO OPEN CUTS WITHIN COUNTY ROAD PAVEMENT; b. be pressure grouted for - the full length of the crossing if the annular space between pipe and casing and soil exceeds one (1) inch. Brazos County must be given 24 hours notice of pressure grouting operations and have the opportunity to have an inspector.on site to observe pressure grouting operations; C. TxDOT Standard Specification. Item 476. shall be followed for all boring, jacking, tunneling and joints. 9. Bore Pits a. no pits shall remain open longer than 2 days; b. all pits shall have proper traffic control measures in place. See Traffic Control Plan listed above. C. pits shall NOT be located within ten (10) feet from the edge of pavement without prior approval from the County Engineer or his representative; d. when pits are to remaidopen for more, than 8 hours, due diligence will be used in protecting the spoil pile to prevent drainage problems; e. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to protect pavement integrity; f. based upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require pits be placed further from the edge of road. 10. Any installation within ten (10) feet of edge of pavement shall meet the following: a. . location be approved by the County Engineer or his representative b. backfilled"with cement stabilized material. C. based,'.upon soil conditions, the County Engineer or his representative may require shoring to protect paverrient:integrity. d. All excess water and mud shalf be removed from the trench' prior to backfilling. Any backfill placed during a rainy period :or at other times where excess water cannot.be prevented from, entering the trench ,will be considered TEMPORARY and shall be replaced with PERMANENT cement stabilized material as soon as weather permits; e. All disturbed base and pavement materials shall be removed and restored to the satisfaction of the County Engineer or his representatives. f. No side or lateral tamping to fill voids under the base and pavement materials is allowed. 11. Company must be careful to not jeopardize the slope or integrity of the shoulder of the road. In the event Company damages the slope shoulder or any other portion of the right -of -way, Company will be responsible for repairing the damage and replacing the right -of -way to the condition it was prior to commencing construction. 12. Operation of construction and /or maintenance equipment on the, traveled surface of any improved County road will not be permitted, except in an instance whereby the laying, construction, maintenance and/or repair of cables, conduits and/or pole lines cannot be accomplished by any other method . and. in this event all such equipment shall be of the rubber tire variety. Appropriate traffic control shall be provided meeting TMUTCD requirements. 13. In the event said construction and/or maintenance and/or repair requires Company to remove, cut or jeopardize Any section of the road (asphalt, cement, road base, etc), Company will be required to provide a performance bond or "letter of credit securing necessary repairs. Said bond amount will be determined by the County Engineer. 14. The applicant shall submit a letter of "No Objection" from the Army Corps of Engineers for all designated wetlands and environmentally sensitive lands. E. 'Emergency work 1. In the event Company is required to perform emergency services, that requires excavation in a County Right of Way, and unable to notify the County Engineer prior to conducting emergency repairs, Company shall' notify County Engineer within 24 hours of beginning construction /repairs. This will allow the County Engineer's Office an opportunity to inspect the.site to ensure the integrity of the County Right of Way and traffic safety controls used. F. Repairs to existing facilities 1. Maintenance and/or repair to existing cables, conduits, and/or pole lines which require disturbance of the soil, shall not be performed until plans describing such maintenance and/or repair have been approved by the County Engineer or its designated representative and a permit has been obtained. G. Relocation of utilities: 1. When and if the County Engineer determines that it is.necessary for the construction, repair, improvement, alteration or relocation of all or any portion of said road, any or all poles; wires, pipes, cables or other facilities and appurtenances authorized hereunder; shall be removed from said road, or reset or relocated thereon, as required by the County Engineer within axeasonable time as determined by the County Engineer and Utility Company, and at the expense of the Utility Company. Vol. __ H. High Pressure Pipelines 1. All`utility Permits:foi high pressure pipelines (generally 60 PSI or greater), whether pertaining to controlled access or itori- controlled access installations, should contain the following additional information in the description of the. permit. - diameter ' -wall thickness material specification - ininimum yield strength - maximum operation pressure of the pipeline 2.. With the exception of the maximum operation pressure of the pipeline, this information is to be supplied for both the carrier pipe and the casing. 3. Assurance must also be given that the installation. material and design,meet the minimum Federal Safety Standards for Liquid and Gas Pipe Lines. Assurance must be provided on company letterhead and signed by an authorized representative of the company. 4. Petroleum Pipelines: Depth Tyne of Pipeline (below deepest ditch grade) Special Requirements Encased Pipe Less than 10' Must be covered with concrete pad at least 36 "deep Encased Pipe Greater than 10' No concrete pad requited Non -Cased Pipe Less than 10' Must be covered with concrete pad at least 48" deep Non -Cased Pipe Greater than 10' No concrete pad required The Concrete pad shall be minimum of 3" thick and width shall be pipe diameter plus 18" minimum. 5. Under no circumstances will a pipeline be installed parallel to a County Road within the Right -of- Way. Transmission lines have been determined to be petroleum pipelines (which includes natural gas lines) and shall not be parallel to a County Road. 6. Natural Gas Distribution is a line that serves the final customer. Vol. BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 2012 -2013 BUDGET YEAR NO. 12/13 16.1 -16.4 On this the 22nd day of January 2013 at a regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court, the following members were present: A. Duane Peters, County Judge, Presiding B. Lloyd Wassermann, Commissioner, Precinct 1 C. Sammy Catalena, Commissioner, Precinct 2 D. Kenny Mallard, Commissioner, Precinct 3 E. Irma Cauley, Commissioner, Precinct 4 F. Karen McQueen, County Clerk The following proceedings were held: THAT WHEREAS, on 22nd day of January 2013 the Court heard and approved a budget amendment for the 2012 -2013 budget year for Brazos County, Texas; and WHEREAS, expenditure is necessary due to the necessity to meet unusual and unforeseen conditions which could not be reasonably included in the original budget adopted 18 September 2012, the following amendment(s) to the original budget are hereby authorized, as described on the attached page(s). ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 22nd day of January 2013. THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. By: Duane Peters, County Judge Original: County Clerk's Office and Attached to the original budget Copies: County Auditor County Treasurer County Budget Officer Commissioners' Court Minutes V► .7 pg. BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 12113 - 16.1 1/22/2013 FUND DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 4500 63000500 67286000 CR Eq - Other 6,800.00 4500 63000500 80286000 DR Equipment - Other 6,800.00 General Capital Improvement Fund Reallocation of funds to the correct account for the purchase ofa lawnmower for the Jail.Division. It was purchased using 63000500- 67286000, but due to the price of the unit, it should have been placed in 63000500- 80286000. iPrepared,`By*. ",;�. Date �_.':?,;;;�,.;;. ,. w;:� . •.,; :r1 f 14l201;3w Vol.. __ / pg. G ` -- BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 12/13 - 16.2 4j FUND DIV - ACCT ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 0100 10500000 1 71020000 CR Computer Contracts 302.00 302.00 0100 105000001 65150000 DR Computer Maintenance — Office of funds to proper account for the of the Adobe A oval Pep Ppr, -.pW �k P R Ty A ; D a te _h VOL pg. ------ ----- BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 12113 - 16.3 112212013 FUND DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 0100 11001500 61130000 CR General Fund Contingency 13,200.00 0100 14000100 71020000 DR Computer Contracts 13,200.00 General Fund Contingency and Information Technology Reallocation of funds to cover the cost of software and hardware support agreements due to unanticipated costs. • �lY "fig.;- 4V 77 `,'l•- wr..-;..,'S` ..... -n•;1 rifim lPre ar',eri'B ' Da�e, < -`' 1(1712013 Vol. _ .� -- Pg' __ � - ,T ) I BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS BUDGET AMENDMENTS No. 12/13 - 16.4 i m z FUND DIV ACCT PROJ DR/CR ACCOUNT NAME Increase Decrease 0100 26002000 60620000 CR Postage 3,500.00 0100 26002000 61740000 CR Telephone _3 0100 26002000 •72090000 CR Auditor - External 102.00 0100 11001500 61130000 DR Contingency 6,602.00 Health Department Support and General Fund Contingency Decreasing of funds to match the Brazos County Health District In -Kind Contribution Schedule. The budget was approved by the Health District Board on Au gust 6, 2012. _ Date. D`e artrnent�A • rovaL� nitil Prepared : By; /17/20 }1 >3' _ - - r•: 9 e P_Prov_aW.......__._.�i`:_ ...x..._. -..... Date....: «......_.,. Vol. pg.. e ' �P r __J PERSONNEL CHANGE OF'STATUS REQUESTS Commissioner Court Date: January 22, .2013 Department. Submitting Information: Human Resources Purpose of Submissions: Consider and Take Action on Change Requests Department Submitting Employee Request Action Requested Request(s) Applies To County Attorney Lara, Taylor New Hire Thornton, Bradlee Resignation Toliver, Searcy Transfer Win Dept. District'Attorney Rogers, James Transfer to Another Dept. District Clerk Cortez, Jennifer Schwartz, Taylor New Hire New Hire IT Olivarez, Pamela Cell Allowance .J.P. Pct. 2, Place 2 Brogdon, _Mayra New Hire S.O. Admin. Stewart, Walter New Hire Approved in Commissioners' Court: Janua 22 201 County Judge's or Commissionees•Signature:- (This Copy to be attached to minutes) Vol. Xj Pg. 74)